MSD Associate Director External Manufacturing Operations 

Ireland 

796134704

• Drive global competitiveness on cost and lead time with 100% compliance for each CMO.
• Serve as the “Virtual Plant Manager” for key CMOs, understanding their systems, capabilities, and capacity utilization to ensure supply chain reliability.
• Act as the primary owner of the Manufacturing department relationship with the External Partner and key contact for all interactions.
• Lead the cross-functional (Focus Factory) team assigned to each CMO and ensure proper execution of the Tier management process.
• Proactively drive risk assessment across the value chain, working with the Focus Factory team and CMO to manage and mitigate risks, ensuring zero supply chain interruptions and 100% compliance in quality and EHS.
• Partner with Global Procurement in identifying, selecting, negotiating, and terminating Supply Agreements with new contract manufacturers as needed.
• Facilitate the collection and presentation of contract manufacturer’s capacity information to Supply Chain Management, driving recommendations for capacity expansion.
• Ensure alignment of Supply and Quality agreements and participate in periodic Business and Relationship Review Meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Sciences, or Business.
• Minimum of seven years combined experience in commercial/business and manufacturing functions in pharmaceutical, chemical, or related industries.
• At least five years of experience in API manufacturing or Sterile Drug product, ideally in Operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, project management, collaboration, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities in a teamwork environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle complex projects in challenging environments and make decisive decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivities, with fluency in English (both verbal and written). French would be desirable.
• Approximately 25% travel required within the EU region, with a preference for candidates based in Switzerland, Ireland, or France.

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